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Harness Trapping

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triangular metal object with a teardrop shape, point facing upwards. Greenish patina with brown spots. The object has a decorative design with curved lines and swirls, resembling vines or tendrils. The design is symmetrical, with two main curved lines extending from the bottom to the top, each with smaller curved lines and swirls branching off. The object appears to be made of bronze or copper, with a weathered and aged appearance. The title of the object is "Harness Trapping" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
5th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze, tin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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